# DEFCON

- Dates: 6 August 2026 to 9 August 2026
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, Las Vegas, United States
- Organiser: DEF CON Communications, Inc.
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 1,802

## About

DEF CON is a hacking conference that has been part of the hacker community for over three decades. It offers a variety of hacking knowledge through speeches, music, art, and more. The event is for individuals interested in hacking and cybersecurity, providing opportunities to attend workshops, participate in forums, and join local DEF CON groups.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://defcon.org/)
- [Registration](https://us.shop.defcon.org/products/def-con-34-las-vegas-convention-center)
- [Agenda](https://defcon.org/html/defcon-34/dc-34-theme.html)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Ticket pricing

USD 520

## Where to stay

- **Bridger Inn Hotel Las Vegas**: 140 m from the venue, 301 South Main Street, Las Vegas, 89101
- **Golden Nugget Las Vegas**: 380 m from the venue, 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, 89101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.goldennugget.com/LasVegas/)
  - Phone: +1 702 385 7111
- **Golden Gate Hotel and Casino**: 460 m from the venue, 1 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, 89101
  - [Hotel website](https://goldengatecasino.com/)
  - Phone: +1 702-385-1906
- **Plaza Hotel & Casino**: 480 m from the venue, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, 89101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/)
  - Phone: +1 702-386-2110
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Las Vegas Symphony Park**: 500 m from the venue, 330 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, 89106
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laspa-ac-hotel-las-vegas-symphony-park/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 702 530 5990
- **Four Queens**: 510 m from the venue
- **The D Las Vegas**: 560 m from the venue, 301 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, 89101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thed.com/)
  - Phone: +1-702-388-2400
- **Circa Resort & Casino**: 580 m from the venue, 8 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, 89101

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/defcon/